The Half Cent was authorized for production by the Coinage Act of 1792

It was discontinued by the Coinage Act of 1857

The Half Cent was one of several coins established by the Coinage Act established by the U.S. Mint:

How Much Longer Will the U.S. Dollar Remain the Reserve Currency of the World?

“At least 40 central banks have invested in the Yuan and several others are preparing to do so, putting the mainland currency on the path to reserve status even before full convertibility” – Jukka Pihlman, Standard Chartered